Everyone has this super power...not all use it well?

I was reading this week about the cause of the wildfires out in CA. One of the things they are looking at is fireworks being shot off that landed in the dry hiking trails that then ignited. Jesus' brother James once compared an unruly mouth with a destructive fire.

Some 29 people have died and millions of dollars in damages, due to an out of control fire.

The Bible talks a lot about the power of our words. Our speech. Jesus said it was out of the heart that evil springs forth into our words. Solomon said that one our Super Powers is to use our words for good. We have through our words the ability to give people HOPE. To ENCOURAGE them to do good. To follow Jesus.

But how might we do this?

*OK kind of simple, but remember what momma taught you, if you don't have anything nice to say, then keep your mouth closed.

*Look for ways in each conversation to say something positive to the person you're speaking with. A compliment. A word that blesses or encourages them. Someone has said they can live two weeks on a genuine positive comment.

*Send a note a week to someone. Make a phone call just to check in on someone. Look for ways to remind people that Jesus is with them. We have an awesome woman in our church family who i know sends out notes to others probably once a week.

*If you're a teacher in a class send out a note to a student once a week.

Death & Life ... you hold that much power, in each & every interaction with others. Let's speak life friends!

See ya Sunday,
Pastor Mike

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